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b. Civil Disturbance— Hazard Identification. <br /> As in any other area, Indian River County is subject to civil <br /> disturbances in the form of riots, mob violence, and a <br /> breakdown of law and order in a focalized area. Communities <br /> with racial mixtures, gang violence, and drug trafficking are <br /> increasingly aware of the need to plan for civil disturbance <br /> emergencies (Indian River County Department of Emergency <br /> Services, 2002). Although they can occur at any time, civil <br /> disturbances are often preceded by periods of increased <br /> tension caused by questionable social and/or political events <br /> such as controversial jury trials or law enforcement actions <br /> (Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, <br /> 2002). Police services are responsible for the restoration of <br /> law and order in any area of the County. <br /> Vulnerability Assessment. Civil disturbance can have the <br /> following potential impacts within a community: <br /> • Surface and air transportation disruption; <br /> • Human health and safety; <br /> • Psychological hardship; <br /> • Economic disruption; <br /> • Disruption of community services; <br /> • Damage to identified historical resources; and <br /> • Fire. <br /> The potential for civil disturbances in Indian River County is <br /> considered very low. The City of Vero Beach has a moderate <br /> vulnerability in this area, but in general, civil disturbance is not <br /> a significant hazard faced by Indian River County. <br /> Extent. Due to the low probability of occurrence, this hazard <br /> will not be fully profiled. <br /> C. Immigration Crisis— Hazard Identification. <br /> Florida's location as the nearest U.S. landmass bordering the <br /> Caribbean basin makes it a chosen point of entry for many <br /> migrants attempting to enter the country illegally. A major <br /> consequence of a mass arrival of illegal immigrants could be <br /> disruptive to the routine functioning of the impacted <br /> community, resulting in significant expenditures related to the <br /> situation. An example of this threat occurred in 1994, when <br /> the state responded to two mass migration incidents. In May <br /> 1994, there was an unexpected migration of approximately 100 <br /> Haitian refugees, while in August 1994, there was in influx of <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 76 <br />